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Ryanair has launched a 24-hour sale with flights to European destinations as low as £9.99 to celebrate the EU referendum.

One million flights to European cities between October and November are on offer in the sale to cities such as Cologne.

“As the UK’s largest airline, Ryanair hopes the UK will vote to Remain in the EU," said Michael O’Leary, Ryanair's chief executive.

"To celebrate what we pray will be a big Remain majority, we’re launching a 1 million seat sale with fares to Europe starting from just £9.99 – less than the UK’s £13 travel tax – for travel in October and November, just after midnight tonight until midnight (24.00hrs) Friday.

"Just like the EU Referendum , these fares are once in a lifetime and will be snapped up quickly, so customers should log onto www.ryanair.com before they sell out.

"And if the Leave side do win, then these will be the last low fares the UK will enjoy for a very long time.”

Mr O'Leary has campaigned passionately for Britain to remain part of the EU.

Mr O'Leary said: "After every crisis including 9/11, Ryanair has sold cheaper fares to keep people flying. It [a vote for a Brexit] would have a downward effect on our pricing for six to 12 months, but we will keep people flying."